Though there was no writer's strike nor A.I. ban affecting the Torch, your editor kept putting off this update until it May nearly ended! May your summer reading begin with this edition.

First, we offer our great thanks to all those who joined the URC for the Interfaith Observance of the National Day of Prayer on May 4. Fr. Edward "Monk" Malloy, CSC, President Emeritus of the University of Notre Dame, brought the URC's 50th Anniversary year to a rousing close, citing work done and supported by the whole community on issues of displacement, homelessness, youth, and disabilities. Monk shared his own experiences of cross-religious efforts as he developed his own spiritual gifts and leadership.

URC thanks Monk and our many faith community partners who joined us! A link to the gallery of pictures is below:

2023 Prayer Breakfast Pics

South Bend

Global Soccer Tournament

On Saturday, July 15, from 10-1, the URC and partners South Bend Venues Parks and Arts and the South Bend Lions Soccer Club will host our first ever soccer tournament. The tournament will take place at Boehm Park in South Bend. Entry fee is $50 per team; each player must be 18 or older.

This is a recreational tournament, with the goal of encouraging a mix of teams from the variety of countries of origin found in the community. There are spots for 8 teams, of 5-10 members. There will be three (3) games minimum with 20 minute halves. The best two teams will meet in the championship and the event will end by 1 p.m.

To find out more, or to register, please visit our registration link at:

https://urcsjc.regfox.com/soccer-tournament